Automotive detailing, start up business
My goal is to start with a mobile detailing business that i run alone till it grows enough to hire employees and eventually grow into a structured unit as well as continue to offer mobile options. Its important to me to offer a low rate that affordable for all walks of people. Everyone deserves to have a clean vehicle
What is good advice for generating solid leads for a company in its second year of buisness?
I've tried online, door to door, yard signs, word if mouth and exceptional services even an ad in the paper. I supppse the competition is high and the market is hurting now in Connecticut with rising prices and cost of living. I've been extremely slowed down close to dead in getting even leads right now. It simply doesnt make sense. Like my company hit a wall? I offer pressure washing and landscaping services and that of the such. I have good references etc. I heard other companies are suffering to. Idk anyone on this app going through the same? If not what are you doing thats making the difference?
New Member Building a Veteran-Owned Commercial Cleaning Business
Hello everyone, My name is Brian Che, and I’m excited to join this community. I’m the Managing Member of Alliance Contracting & Logistics, LLC, a veteran-owned small business based in Charlotte, North Carolina. We focus on commercial cleaning, janitorial services, facility support, logistics, and supply solutions for public agencies, institutions, and commercial clients. I’m building this business with the same values I learned through military service: discipline, accountability, attention to detail, teamwork, and reliable execution. One thing I’m currently working on is improving how we find consistent commercial cleaning opportunities, price jobs properly, build strong subcontractor partnerships, and deliver dependable service from day one. I’m looking forward to learning from other business owners in this community. For those already established in commercial cleaning or facility services, what is one piece of advice you wish you had known when you were first getting started?Building NGP Sanitation One Step at a Time
Building a business from the ground up has given me a completely different appreciation for the amount of work, planning, and consistency it takes to operate professionally every single day. Over the past few months, I’ve been focused on building NGP Sanitation with an emphasis on reliability, responsiveness, organization, and long-term relationships throughout the Inland Empire. One thing I’ve learned quickly is that professionalism matters in every detail, from communication and follow-up to systems, scheduling, vendor onboarding, and customer experience. I’m grateful for the conversations, support, and opportunities that continue to come my way as the business grows step by step. Looking forward to continuing the journey and connecting with more professionals and property management teams throughout the Inland Empire. #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Operations #PropertyManagement #InlandEmpire
How to grow a business while hiring reliable employees and managing life as a parent?
I'm a 26 year old entrepreneur, I've owned and operated my residential cleaning company for almost 5 years now. I have learned a lot over the past couple of years and feel like I'm heading in a good direction, but I need to keep steering the company down the right path to true growth. I am a new mom, and will be adopting 2 more children. After having my daughter, I began to let my dream fade, as I didn't have enough fire to keep my dream going and thriving. As we begin to expand more, how do I juggle the rollercoaster of life and trying to stay on the same mindset of having and setting that goals when it feels like things are not really going in the direction I had hoped a year ago? Finding consistent workers who are reliable and willing to work have been somewhat of a struggle, due to the group of people we hire. Most are moms who have children to take care of and it affects their work life a lot, I'm even finding myself in that position. I have always been a more hands on owner who is physically doing the work and solo cleaned in the beginning, so handing over what felt like my "baby" was a hard adjustment, I felt that I micro-managed and it really shot me in the foot. I have a good team of cleaners at the moment, but am needing to hire more reliable cleaners, as well as, book more work. I am afraid of booking work and not having cleaners available. Should I just go for it? Given where I am in life now, I have to be able to focus on the business parts of things rather than the actual work.Roll Call! Meet & introduce yourself to other Cleaning and Property Maintenance pros
If you’ve ever thought, “How are other businesses like mine handling this?” you’re in the right place! This space is for Cleaning and Property Maintenance industry pros to connect, compare notes, and talk shop with others who understand the day-to-day realities of running your type of business. 👋 Introduce Yourself Drop a comment and tell us: Your name Business name Industry Years in business Location (City/State/Province) Let us know if you’re joining us for LIVE networking on March 17 (more details below) The more context you share, the better connections you’ll make. 🙌 Pro tip: Search your city or state in the forum to easily find other pros in your area. 📅 Want to connect LIVE? We’re running a pilot to host virtual weekly LIVE Industry Networking starting on March 17, running until April 7. If you’d be interested in joining for the first or following sessions (don’t need to commit to all but you're welcome to join!), make sure to let us know in the comments. 🤝 Culture of this space Think of this forum board like a room full of peers who understand your world. Share what’s working. Ask real questions. Talk through challenges. The goal is to power your success and raise the standard of home service industries together. 💬 Looking for conversation starters? This space works best when conversations are industry-specific and experience-based. You might jump in with something like: “How are other [industry] pros pricing this service right now?” “Is anyone else seeing this shift in their market?” “What’s been working for you when it comes to ____?" 🤔 Why are industries grouped together? We’ve intentionally clustered similar industries to keep conversations active and relevant. These groupings reflect shared business models, operational challenges, and pricing conversations so you can learn from peers who “get it,” even if they’re not in your exact trade. If your question applies to all home service businesses, feel free to post in our broader forum boards. Pro tip: Check out the industry tags to get even more specific Looking forward to seeing this space come to life. 🚀Hello all, are there any other pest control companies out there?
I haven't seen any other pest control companies on here yet, wondering if anyone wanted to connect and get some good talks going about new products, techniques, sales tactics, etc... Comment here or feel free to send me a message direct!
How can I start a junk removal business with little to no money?
Hello i'm trying to start my business and getting the word out there but i don't have the money to do so, i live in the houston area and would appreciate the tips and help in getting it out there, can someone help me understand how i can start with this dream i want to make true.
